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Iran warns U.S. troops will become 'food for sharks' if Trump launches ground attack - Middle East conflict on 29 March

A senior Iranian military officer warned that American troops will become ‘food for sharks’ on Sunday if the U.S. launches a ground offensive in Iran. The threat came as contingents of U.S. Marines began to arrive in the Middle East, with thousands expected to be deployed in the region.

Pakistan government steps in to shield citizens from fuel costs

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Energy crisis

Pakistan government steps in to shield citizens from fuel costs

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his government will absorb a 56bn-rupee fuel subsidy to shield people from rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

Russia drone attacks kill four in Ukraine, Zelenskyy condemns “pure terror”

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Ukraine war

Russia drone attacks kill four in Ukraine, Zelenskyy condemns “pure terror”

Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have killed four people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday (28 March).

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NASA

NASA Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida for first crewed Moon mission in decades

The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than five decades

Cuba–U.S. tensions grow as talks continue and sanctions persist

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Cuba–U.S. relations

Cuba–U.S. tensions grow as talks continue and sanctions persist

Cuba and the United States have been at odds for more than six decades, with tensions rooted in the 1959 revolution that transformed the island’s political and economic system. Renewed focus on relations comes as Donald Trump’s rhetoric intensifies and conditions on the island worsen.

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Illegal Migration

AnewZ releases trailer for Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks

AnewZ has released the official trailer for its upcoming original documentary, Halfway Across, an investigation into the systems behind illegal migration.

Uzbekistan balances energy expansion with green drive through new initiatives

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Environment

Uzbekistan balances energy expansion with green drive through new initiatives

Uzbekistan is pursuing a dual-track development strategy, combining the expansion of its energy sector with an ambitious environmental agenda, as new oil and gas projects on the Ustyurt Plateau progress alongside large-scale greening initiatives.

UAE offers to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Middle East conflict

UAE offers to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates has told the U.S. and other Western allies that it is willing to participate in a multinational maritime taskforce aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Georgia advances Middle Corridor ambitions as U.S. talks spotlight Anaklia and strategic tensions

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Georgia Middle Corridor

Georgia advances Middle Corridor ambitions as U.S. talks spotlight Anaklia and strategic tensions

Georgia’s ambitions to position itself as a key bridge between Europe and Asia are gaining renewed attention, following a visit by senior U.S. officials and fresh talks on economic cooperation.

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Iran war

Iran warns U.S. troops will become 'food for sharks' if Trump launches ground attack - Middle East conflict on 29 March

A senior Iranian military officer warned that American troops will become &lsq...

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Cuba–U.S. relations

Cuba–U.S. tensions grow as talks continue and sanctions persist

Cuba and the United States have been at odds for more than six decades, with tensions rooted in the 1959 revolution that transformed the island&rsq...

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Ukraine war

Russia drone attacks kill four in Ukraine, Zelenskyy condemns “pure terror”

Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have killed four people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday (28 March). ...

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NASA

NASA Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida for first crewed Moon mission in decades

The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of...

Dagestan floods leave more than 372,000 without electricity as state of emergency declared

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Severe Weather

Dagestan floods leave more than 372,000 without electricity as state of emergency declared

More than 372,000 people were left without electricity in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan after heavy rain triggered severe flooding, of...

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest prime minister after landslide victory

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Nepal's elections

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest prime minister after landslide victory

Former rapper turned politician Balendra Shah, was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister on Friday, becoming the youngest leader in decades and the first Madhesi - from the southern plains bordering India - to hold the country’s top office.

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World News

Nepal ex-PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over protest deaths investigation

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Nepal Politics

Nepal ex-PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over protest deaths investigation

Nepal’s ousted former prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak have been arrested over alleged negligence linked to the deaths of protesters during anti-corruption demonstrations last September.

Cyclone disrupts production at Australia’s biggest LNG plants, straining global supply

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LNG supply

Cyclone disrupts production at Australia’s biggest LNG plants, straining global supply

A powerful tropical cyclone in Western Australia has disrupted production at the country’s two biggest liquefied natural gas plants run by Chevron and Woodside, exacerbating a global supply crunch caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

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Humanitarian aid

Two humanitarian aid boats en route to Cuba are missing, Mexico launches search

Mexico's navy said it had activated a search-and-rescue operation in the Caribbean to locate two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba after the vessels failed to arrive in Havana.

China and IAEA partner to expand clean energy and nuclear innovation worldwide

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View from China

China and IAEA partner to expand clean energy and nuclear innovation worldwide

China and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to deepen cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear technology, with a focus on supporting sustainable development across the Global South.

Business

Business Economy Markets

Used EV sales jump in Europe as Iran war drives up petrol prices

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Middle East conflict

Used EV sales jump in Europe as Iran war drives up petrol prices

Petrol price spikes triggered by the war in Iran are boosting used electric vehicle sales across Europe, online car platforms told Reuters, in an early sign that pain at the pump is pushing consumers away from combustion engines.

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Meta boosts top executives' pay with stock options as AI race heats up

Meta Platforms is increasing compensation for top executives, including its first-ever offer of stock options, as it tries to fend off competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) race and incentivize leaders to stay with the company for several years.

CIS business owners highlight UAE security amid Middle East conflict

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Business News

CIS business owners highlight UAE security amid Middle East conflict

The prevailing security situation in the region has done little to deter entrepreneurs from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) who continue to view Dubai as a premier and safe location for business.

French court rules against government's appeal to shut down Chinese online retailer Shein

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France Shein Court Case

French court rules against government's appeal to shut down Chinese online retailer Shein

The French government’s bid to suspend the marketplace of Chinese online retailer Shein in the country has been overruled by a Paris Court of Appeal.

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

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Fuel Prices

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

China has raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel after global oil prices climbed sharply. The country’s top economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced the move after reviewing international oil market trends.

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AI to recreate Val Kilmer's performance in film after actor’s death

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Film Innovation

AI to recreate Val Kilmer's performance in film after actor’s death

Late Hollywood actor Val Kilmer will appear posthumously in the upcoming film "As Deep as the Grave" through the use of generative artificial intelligence, in what producers describe as a first-of-its-kind performance.

BTS documentary ‘THE RETURN’ to premiere on Netflix after hiatus

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BTS Comeback

BTS documentary ‘THE RETURN’ to premiere on Netflix after hiatus

South Korean pop sensation BTS, one of the world’s biggest music acts known for their record-breaking albums, global tours and devoted fanbase ARMY, will return to the spotlight in a new documentary, BTS: THE RETURN, premiering globally on Netflix on 27 March.

Oscars 2026 Winners: 'One battle after another', 'Sinners' sweep awards

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 Winners: 'One battle after another', 'Sinners' sweep awards

'One Battle After Another' tops the Oscars with 6 awards, followed by 'Sinners' which takes 4, 'Frankenstein' 3 and Netflix's most-watched film in its history, 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning 2. There was also the rare event of a tie.

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

The Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with the crime drama Sinners leading the race securing a record 16 nominations ahead of the ceremony set for 15 March. The event, which honours the film industry’s top achievements over the past year, will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien.

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Houthis launch missiles into Israel as death toll climbs after a month of war - Saturday 28 March

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Middle East conflict

Houthis launch missiles into Israel as death toll climbs after a month of war - Saturday 28 March

The involvement of Yemen’s Houthis has heightened regional tensions as the Iran-aligned group joins the conflict. The U.S. says it is hopeful of holding talks with Iran in the coming days, while Tehran has said that "talking and bombing is intolerable". Welcome to our live coverage of the conflict.

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Cuba–U.S. relations

Cuba–U.S. tensions grow as talks continue and sanctions persist

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NASA

NASA Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida for first crewed Moon mission in decades

The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than five decades

Iran warns U.S. troops will become 'food for sharks' if Trump launches ground attack - Sunday 29 March

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Middle East Conflict

Iran warns U.S. troops will become 'food for sharks' if Trump launches ground attack - Sunday 29 March

Iranian Military Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Zulfiqari has warned that American soldiers will become 'food for sharks' if U.S. President Donald Trump launches ground attacks against Iran. The threat comes after the U.S. military said it was deploying thousands of Marines to the region.

China rolls out national long-term care insurance to support ageing population

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View from China

China rolls out national long-term care insurance to support ageing population

China is moving ahead with plans to establish a nationwide long-term care insurance system, aimed at supporting its rapidly ageing population and easing the financial burden on families caring for elderly relatives.

Health

Health news Healthcare

Six new meningitis cases reported in UK bringing total to 27

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Mingitis Outbreak UK

Six new meningitis cases reported in UK bringing total to 27

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that as of Wednesday evening, it has identified six new cases of meningococcal disease in Kent, bringing the total of confirmed or suspected cases to at least 27.

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates

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Middle East Conflict

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $2m in emergency funding to support health responses in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as escalating regional conflict strains hospitals, raises displacement and increases pressure on already fragile health systems.

Scottish lawmakers vote against bill legalising assisted dying

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Health news

Scottish lawmakers vote against bill legalising assisted dying

The Scottish Parliament has voted against legalising assisted dying, ending a years-long campaign to make Scotland the first part of the UK to allow the practice.

War in Middle East disrupts medicine shipments to Gulf, raising concerns over cancer drug supply

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Middle East conflict

War in Middle East disrupts medicine shipments to Gulf, raising concerns over cancer drug supply

The war in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt the flow of critical medicines to Gulf countries, raising concerns about the supply of cancer treatments and other temperature-sensitive drugs, according to pharmaceutical industry executives.

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

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WHO Report

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia fell sharply in 2025 compared to the previous year but health officials have warned that the risk of fresh outbreaks remains unless vaccination gaps are urgently addressed.

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Measles outbreak

Florida university reports measles outbreak as U.S. cases climb

A Florida university has become a new hotspot in a widening U.S. measles outbreak, with health officials confirming multiple infections and hospitalisations.

Travel

Travel News Destinations

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Tourism Impact

Middle East crisis disrupts travel flows, $56B loss and millions of trips at risk

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is set to disrupt global travel on a massive scale, with nearly 28 million outbound trips from the Middle East at risk this year, according to Oxford Economics.

Rome opens Colosseum’s southern walkways as public square for tourists

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Historic Reopening

Rome opens Colosseum’s southern walkways as public square for tourists

The Colosseum in Rome has reopened its southern corridors as a public square following a four-year restoration, giving visitors free access to a long-lost part of the ancient monument. The newly restored area was unveiled on Tuesday (17 March).

Iran conflict slashes Middle East tourism, costing $600M daily

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Middle East Conflict

Iran conflict slashes Middle East tourism, costing $600M daily

The escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran is already hitting the Middle East travel and tourism sector hard, with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimating losses of at least $600 million per day in international visitor spending.

Vietnam Airlines to cut domestic routes due to jet fuel shortage

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Middle East conflict

Vietnam Airlines to cut domestic routes due to jet fuel shortage

Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to cancel 23 flights per week across several domestic routes from April because of looming jet fuel shortages, Vietnam's aviation authority said.

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Energy, economy and regional geopolitical stability at risk as climate change hits Central Asia

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Climate crisis

Energy, economy and regional geopolitical stability at risk as climate change hits Central Asia

Central Asia’s energy systems are becoming increasingly vulnerable as countries depend heavily on single power sources while facing mounting climate pressures, a new report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) warns.

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Floods

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46 as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has risen to 46, authorities said, with 21 people still reported missing. The storms triggered landslides and widespread flooding, displacing thousands across Juiz de Fora and Uba.

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Climate

Trump rolls back U.S. climate regulations, ends vehicle emissions standards

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (12 February) announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and eliminated federal tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks.

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Cyclone Gezani

Cyclone Gezani kills at least 31 in Madagascar as fierce winds hit key port city

Tropical Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 31 people and left four others missing after tearing through eastern Madagascar, the government said on Wednesday, with the island nation’s second-largest city bearing the brunt of the destruction.

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

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Spain flood

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

Rivers and reservoirs across Spain and Portugal were on the verge of overflowing on Wednesday as a new weather front pounded the Iberian peninsula, compounding damage from last week's Storm Kristin.

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Board of Peace

Can the Board of Peace deliver on promises to rebuild Gaza - and reshape diplomacy?

In a special edition of Context, Orkhan Amashov reports from Washington on the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, examining plans for Gaza’s reconstruction, a proposed stabilisation force, and the wider diplomatic impact of the U.S.-led initiative.

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